Petroleum refining. Technology and economics. Volume 5

Book · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1975

OSTI ID:7117498

Gary, J H; Handwerk, G E

This book presents the basic aspects of current petroleum refining technology and economics in a systematic manner. The physical and chemical properties of petroleum and petroleum products are described, along with major modern refining processes. Data for determination of product yields, investment, and operating costs are presented for all major refining processes. Similar data also are given for supporting processes, such as hydrogen generation and elemental sulfur recovery. Ecological problems of petroleum refining operations are described in general terms. Reaction chemistry is described in basic terms with reference to desirable thermodynamic conditions. Capital cost data have been updated to 1973 and are presented on a consistent basis with respect to location, utilities, offsites, and other items. A simplified procedure for developing reasonably accurate investment and operating cost data is given. The yield data for reaction processes have been extended to allow complete material balances to be made from physical properties. Insofar as possible, data for catalytic reactions represent average yields from competing proprietary catalysts and processes. The yield data combined with the cost data will serve the practicing engineer and refinery management as a convenient tool for developing preliminary economic feasibility studies. Examples of such calculations are given as an aid to students.

• OSTI ID: 7117498
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
020400* -- Petroleum-- Processing
04 OIL SHALES AND TAR SANDS
040403 -- Oil Shales & Tar Sands-- Refining
BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
BY-PRODUCTS
CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
ECOLOGY
ECONOMICS
ENERGY SOURCES
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
OIL SANDS
OIL SHALES
OPERATION
PETROLEUM
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PETROLEUM REFINERIES
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
PROCESSING
REFINING
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT